Best Atelocardia Doctors in Turkey for Australians

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Professor Gokhan Ertas is a leading cardiologist at Memorial Şişli Hospital who previously served as a Research Fellow at the renowned Thorax Center in the Netherlands.

• Specialises in managing complex structural heart conditions and atrial abnormalities
• Holds a Professor degree, representing the highest level of academic and clinical seniority
• Published 52 scientific articles in international peer-reviewed journals on cardiac care
• Member of the European Society of Cardiology and the Stem Cell and Cellular Therapies Association

Professor Emin Trly has performed over 1,100 successful procedures and serves as a lead specialist at Altınbaş University Hospital.

• Specialises in paediatric cardiac surgery for complex congenital heart conditions
• Performs Fontan procedures for patients with single ventricle heart defects
• Expert in aortic surgery and managing thoracic aneurysms
• Professor at Istanbul University Faculty of Medicine, training the next generation of surgeons
• Published extensive research on heart valve surgery and coronary bypass outcomes

Professor Mert Yilmaz is a pioneer in cardiovascular surgery who has performed over 1,100 paediatric heart procedures, including complex congenital repairs.

• Specialises in minimally invasive cardiac surgery using small incisions for faster recovery
• International member of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons in the USA
• Published seven reports that were the first of their kind in global medical literature
• Completed advanced clinical fellowships in the United Kingdom and Belgium
• Former Head of Cardiovascular Surgery at major university and private hospitals

Professor Akdeniz is a senior specialist in paediatric cardiology at Medipol Mega University Hospital, a leading academic medical centre.

• Trained at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Hospital – a premier centre for heart care
• Specialises in managing congenital heart defects in infants and children
• Focuses on interventional cardiology to repair heart issues without open surgery
• Member of the Turkish Society of Paediatric Cardiology and Cardiac Surgery

• AREAS OF INTEREST
• Spine surgery
• Scoliosis
• Kyphosis
• Childhood spinal diseases
• Degenerative spine diseases
• Lumbar cervical disc herniation
• Knee hip joint disorders
• Orthopedic trauma surgery

• Education and Specialization
• 2010 - Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine - Medical Education
• 2016 - Medeniyet University Goztepe Training and Research Hospital - Specialization

• Experience
• 2016 - 2022 - Sisli Hamidiye Etfal Training and Research Hospital
• 2015 -2016 - Chicago Loyola University, Illinois, USA

• Courses and Certificates
• 13.12.2019-14.12.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 08.11.2019-10.11.2019 Turkish Spine Society Eurospine Accredited Education Modules
• 31.08.2015-04.09.2015 Basic Microsurgery Course, MICROSURGERY EDUCATION-RESEARCH LABORATORY
• AO Trauma Course-Basic Principles of Fracture Management
• 07.06.2014-10.06.2014 Fracture Management, Kodi Kojima Chairperson AOTrauma Education Commission
• 01.03.2013-02.03.2013 Instrumentation in Arthroscopic Surgery

• Professional Memberships
• Turkish Orthopedics and Traumatology Association (TOTBİD)
• Turkish Medical Association - Istanbul Medical Chamber

Professor Bulent Polat leads the Paediatric Cardiac Surgery Department at Istanbul Florence Nightingale Hospital, one of Turkey's most prestigious JCI-accredited medical centres.

• Specialises in surgical correction of complex congenital heart defects in infants and children
• Performs delicate cardiac repairs using specialised paediatric techniques for smaller heart structures
• Works within a multidisciplinary heart team to manage high-stakes structural heart cases
• Focuses on improving long-term outcomes for patients with congenital cardiovascular issues

Prof. Cengiz KÖKSAL, M.D.

Cardiovascular Surgery

Areas of Expertise

• Minimally invasive mitral valve repair and replacement
• Off-pump (beating heart) mitral valve surgery
• Minimally invasive aortic valve replacement
• Minimally invasive coronary bypass surgery
• Carotid (neck artery) surgery
• Aesthetic varicose vein surgery
• Non-surgical treatment of arterial/venous aneurysms in the legs

Education

• Primary Education – Afyon, Turkey
• Secondary & High School – Darüşşafaka High School, Graduated as Top of Class
• M.D., Doctor of Medicine – Istanbul University, Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, 1992
• Specialization in Cardiovascular Surgery – Cerrahpaşa Faculty of Medicine, Istanbul University (1992–1998)

Career

• Cardiovascular Surgeon – Süreyyapaşa Chest, Heart and Vascular Diseases Hospital (2001–2007)
  • Contributed to the foundation of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic
  • Achieved Associate Professor title in 2005
• Senior Surgeon – Kartal Koşuyolu High Specialization Training and Research Hospital (2007 onward)
  • Appointed Deputy Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery in 2009
  • Clinical Educator from 2011 to 2017
  • Performed over 2,000 open-heart and vascular surgeries
  • Education Supervisor of the Cardiovascular Surgery Clinic (2016–2017)
• Professor – Bezmialem Vakıf University, Faculty of Medicine (2017–2024)
  • Head of Cardiovascular Surgery Department
• Current Position – Medipol University, Medipol Acıbadem Regional Hospital (Since July 2024)

International Training and Grants

• Leonardo da Vinci EU Scholarship Winner, Portugal (2012)
• Advanced trainings in minimally invasive mitral valve surgery (without sternotomy or heart-lung machine) conducted in:
  • Israel, Portugal, United Kingdom, Italy, Germany (2012–2016)

Achievements & Honors

• "Physician of the Year", Ibn Sina 1000th Year Medical Awards (2018)
• Only physician in Turkey authorized to educate and practice off-pump mitral valve repair
• Organizer of annual Mitral Valve Repair Workshops with national and international participation
• President, National Vascular and Endovascular Surgery Association (2016–2018)
• Editor, the most comprehensive vascular surgery textbook published in Turkish

Academic Contributions

• 80+ peer-reviewed international scientific articles
• 75+ national publications
• Authored 4 book chapters

Delivered 

200+ presentations

 in national and international conferences (since 2011)

Education and Specialization

• 1982 - 1987: Ege University Faculty of Medicine
• 1987 - 1993: İzmir Atatürk Training and Research Hospital – Specialization

Experience

• 1993 - 1996: İzmir Atatürk State Hospital – Specialist Doctor
• 1996 - 1998: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Assistant Professor
• 1998 - 2001: İnönü University Faculty of Medicine – Associate Professor
• 2001 - 2005: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Associate Professor
• 2006 - 2007: Başkent University Adana Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
• 2007 - 2013: Başkent University Istanbul Practice and Research Hospital – Professor
• 2013 - 2015: Hisar Intercontinental Hospital, Istanbul – Professor
• 2015 - Present: Acıbadem Bakırköy Hospital, Istanbul – Professor

Professor Murat Ugurlucan is a senior cardiovascular specialist at Biruni University Hospital who previously conducted cardiac surgery research at the University of Rostock in Germany.

• Specialises in managing complex heart conditions including congenital cardiac defects
• Completed a specialist fellowship at the King Faisal Heart Institute
• Awarded for research into cardiovascular tissue regeneration and stem cell levels
• Holds a Professorship in medicine, the highest academic rank in Turkey
• Trained in English at Marmara University, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools

Professor Cenap Zeybek is a leading paediatric cardiologist at Uniqacare Clinic with over 15 years as a specialist in heart surgery and interventional procedures.

• Specialises in atrial septal defect surgery to repair holes in the heart wall
• Performs radiofrequency ablation to treat abnormal heart rhythms without invasive surgery
• Expert in stent placement and angioplasty for complex paediatric vascular issues
• Trained at some of Turkey's top medical faculties including Hacettepe University

Associate Professor Kursat Fidanci is a specialist in paediatric cardiology at Private Koru Ankara Hospital. He treats infants and children with complex heart conditions from birth.

• Specialises in fetal echocardiography to diagnose heart issues before birth
• Manages congenital heart diseases and rheumatic heart conditions in children
• Focuses on paediatric rhythm disorders and athlete's heart health monitoring
• Former faculty member at the GATA Faculty of Medicine for seven years
• Completed specialized subspecialty training in paediatric cardiology at GATA

Professor Didem Melis Oztas is an award-winning cardiovascular specialist at Biruni University Hospital – one of Turkey's premier academic medical institutions.

• Received national recognition for research into cardiovascular tissue recovery
• Trained at Istanbul University – the country's most established medical faculty
• Specialises in vascular and endovascular surgery for complex heart conditions
• Member of the Turkish National Society of Vascular Surgery

Professor Kucukaksu is the Director of the Heart Transplantation and Artificial Heart Center at Başkent University Istanbul Hospital. He pioneered Turkey's mechanical circulatory support and artificial heart programmes.

• Specialises in pediatric and adult cardiac surgery for complex congenital heart defects
• Expert in mechanical circulatory support including LVAD systems to support heart function
• Performs coronary bypass and valve replacements using off-pump and hybrid procedures
• Completed international fellowships in heart failure surgery across Germany, France, and the USA
• Leads research and implementation of total artificial heart surgery across Europe

Dr. Erkancakir is a specialist in pediatric chest diseases. He has experience with acute and chronic respiratory problems, respiratory tract infections, and bronchoscopic procedures. His areas of focus include asthma, sleep-related breathing disorders, cystic fibrosis, and tuberculosis.

He completed his medical degree at Istanbul University. He continued his specialty training at Göztepe Training and Research Hospital and Marmara University. Dr. Erkancakir has worked at leading institutions, such as Bezmialem Vakıf University and Süreyyapaşa Chest Diseases Training and Research Hospital.

He is an active member of several professional organizations, including the Turkish Thoracic Society and the European Respiratory Society. Dr. Erkancakir has received more than 20 national and international awards for his research and presentations, especially in pediatric pulmonology and cystic fibrosis.

Dr. Ismail Oral Hastaoglu graduated from Cumhuriyet University Faculty of Medicine in 1998. He completed his specialization at Siyami Ersek Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Center in 2005. He is a member of several professional organizations, including EACTS, ESVS, UVCD, the Phlebology Association, and TKDCD.

Dr. Hastaoglu specializes in coronary bypass surgery, heart valve surgery, congenital heart diseases, heart tumors, and aneurysm treatments. He also has experience in carotid artery operations, aortic aneurysm repair, peripheral artery disease management, and AV fistula procedures. He has made important contributions to cardiovascular surgery.